Viognier – From the Rhône Valley to the Cape
Viognier travels from the Rhône Valley to the Cape: in 1996, Charles Back of Fairview planted South Africa's first vines of this demanding variety, and in 1998 the country's first bottling appeared – big, ripe and heavily oaked.
Buy Viognier wine now: ideal for anyone who loves aromatic, full-bodied white wines and is ready to venture beyond Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc – from Eagles' Nest's award-winning Constantia bottling to Fairview's Rhône classic.
The Wolftrap White
- Boekenhoutskloof
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Viognier - blend
- Jahrgang 2024 - John Platter: 4 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2024 - Tim Atkin 2025: 89 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€11.07* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Viognier
- Creation Wines
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Cape South Coast
- Viognier
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 90 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€20.27* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Word of Mouth Viognier
- Flagstone Winery
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Viognier
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 91 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€18.60* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Age of Grace Viognier
- Lismore Estate Vineyards
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Cape South Coast
- Viognier
- Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Points
- Neal Martin: 95 Points
Content: 0.75 Litre (€33.27* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Age of Grace Viognier
- Lismore Estate Vineyards
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Cape South Coast
- Viognier
- Tim Atkin 2023: 93 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€31.93* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Viognier
- Saronsberg Estate
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Tulbagh
- Viognier
- John Platter: 4 Sterne / 88 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€26.53* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Goats do Roam White
- Fairview Estate
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Viognier - blend
- John Platter: 3.5 Stars / 85 Points
Content: 0.75 Litre (€12.73* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Reserve Viognier
- Eagles' Nest
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Constantia
- Viognier
- John Platter: 4 stars / 88 points
- Tim Atkin 2024: 91 points
- Winemagazine South Africa 2025: 89 points
Content: 0.75 Litre (€33.07* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Viognier
- Eagles' Nest
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Constantia
- Viognier
- Tim Atkin 2024: 91 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€34.60* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Estate Reserve Viognier
- Lismore Estate Vineyards
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Greyton
- Viognier
- Tim Atkin 2024: 96 Punkte
- Winemagazine South Africa 2024:94 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Litre (€65.33* / 1 Litre)
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Viognier in South Africa
Viognier is grown across all wine regions, with Paarl leading, followed by Swartland and Stellenbosch. Today the variety ranks 16th among South Africa's most widely planted grapes – a niche player, but one of growing importance. The grapes ripen early (late January to mid-February) and require careful trellising, as they're susceptible to downy mildew and botrytis on fertile soils.[1]
1996 – Charles Back Brings Viognier to the Cape
Charles Back of Fairview Estate in Paarl planted South Africa's first Viognier vines in 1996, on less than half a hectare. The 1998 maiden release was big, ripe and heavily oaked – a typical style for the early years, when apricot and floral aromas often came across as "strident." The style has since become noticeably more refined: modern South African Viogniers favour elegance over perfume, with apricot merely hinted at rather than thrust forward.[2]
Flavours and Style
Typical notes in South African Viognier include orange blossom, peach, tropical fruit, honey and exotic spices. Although the variety also thrives in warm sites, it develops its most characterful aromatic profile in cooler locations – such as on high southern slopes or in areas exposed to cool summer breezes. Increasingly, Viognier is also used as a blending partner with Grenache, Chenin Blanc and Marsanne.[1][2]
Eagles' Nest – Viognier from the Clouds
High in the mountains of Constantia, on a 38.4-hectare property with terraced, steep slopes between 140 and 400 metres in elevation, lies Eagles' Nest. With summer temperatures of 25–28°C, it stays noticeably cooler here than in Paarl's roughly 35°C heat. The land historically belonged to the Groot Constantia estate and was taken over by the Mylrea family in 1984 as a fruit and vegetable farm; it took a fire in 2000 to prompt the conversion of the land into vineyards. Their 2008 vintage Viognier scored 93 out of 100 points – powerful and aromatic, yet still focused and dry on the palate.[2]
Food Pairing
Viognier's floral, creamy style pairs beautifully with spicy Asian dishes, roast poultry and creamy curries. Try it with a Thai curry or honey-mustard chicken.
Buy Viognier From Us
Whether a heavily oaked classic from Fairview or a cool, elegant mountain wine from Eagles' Nest – our range features South Africa's finest Viognier. Order online now, conveniently and easily.